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Granactive Retinoid 2% Face Cream
A face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 629.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Apply on cleansed face after all your serums, and before moisturizer. Use of sunscreen is highly recommended when you are using this product. When to use: PM. Start with 2-3 times per week & increase gradually to everyday.
Caution
Use of sunscreen is highly recommended when you are using this product.
What's inside
Ingredients List
5 trigger at least one check · 33 trigger none
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Oil Control
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Arachidyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Arachidyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Arachidyl Alcohol →Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a retinoid.
Learn more about Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
Dupes
- Torriden CELLMAZING Firming Cream63% match
- Klairs Blue EGF Intensive Pro Cream61% match
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA61% match